Local Legends: The pioneer polymath
James McBride's career in Butler County spanned a number of industries, from hotel owner and entrepreneur to Miami University Trustee and even state representative.
Politics
News in a fractured media market
Advertisers have spent $390 billion in the U.S. this year. Unlike in the past century, though, only a sliver of that funding has gone toward print media as the market has continued to diversify.
Reflections: Money and American politics
Campaigns spent record amounts of money in the 2024 election, but money has been a staple of American politics for centuries.
As Republicans celebrate, local Democrats regroup
Democratic candidates failed to crack 40% of the vote across Butler County in this year's election. Organizers and candidates alike are looking to the future following local and national losses.
Reflections: Media and national politics
The media has always played a role in American politics, but the industry has reinvented itself repeatedly over the decades.
Miami students get in on polling business for 2024 election
Miami University students got to try their hands at polling ahead of the 2024 election and will spend time analyzing their findings during the rest of the fall semester.
Talawanda teacher on administrative leave following political social media post
The Talawanda School District is investigating a high school English teacher's conduct following a social media post about the 2024 election which appeared to be filmed on school property.